Concerns over the quality and effectiveness of counter-terrorism training for UK public places
There is little evidence that counter-terrorism training for staff in crowded places in Britain is effective with the current approach seeming to be "quantity over quality," a new study finds......»»
Saturday Citations: Football metaphors in physics; vets treat adorable baby rhino"s broken leg
This week, researchers reported an effective way to protect working dogs from heat stress: training them to dunk their heads in cool water. A new computational technique provided a breakthrough in understanding the so-called "pseudogap" in quantum ph.....»»
Horry County Schools cancels football game over safety concerns. Here’s what we know
Horry County Schools cancels football game over safety concerns. Here’s what we know.....»»
Apple working to fix iPadOS 18 bug that bricked M4 iPad Pro
As reported earlier this week, a number of users have reported their bricked after installing the iPadOS 18 update – which was released to the public on Monday. After pulling the update for the affected iPad models, Apple is now working on a fix......»»
VW Group trims jobs in China to lower costs, counter sales slump
A consumer slump in China, coupled with the market’s rapid shift toward EVs, has turned the former stronghold for Volkswagen into a weak spot......»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 20, 2024 – iOS 18.1 public beta, iPhone battery stats
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Copper-based nanocapsules shown to enhance radiotherapy effectiveness
In a study published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers discovered that cuproptosis may serve as a new target for radiosensitization in re-irradiation......»»
Afghan women have been robbed of health care, education and now their voices. But they won"t remain silent
Last month, the Taliban passed a new "vice and virtue" law, making it illegal for women to speak in public. Under the law, women can also be punished if they are heard singing or reading aloud from within their homes......»»
Q&A: Public opinion research in changing times
Between the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Biden dropping out of the race and Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, this past summer was unlike any other period in the 2024 presidential race. But the faculty, staff, an.....»»
How to download iOS 18 on your iPhone
The public beta of Apple's iOS 18 update has arrived. Here's how to get it on your iPhone now......»»
What is Apple TV Plus? Price, devices, features, how to get it, and more
Apple TV+ isn't a household name like Netflix or Hulu, but high-quality, star-studded content make it worth knowing about. Here's everything you need to know......»»
How to stop LinkedIn from training AI on your data
LinkedIn limits opt-outs to future training, warns AI models may spout personal data. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) LinkedIn admitted Wednesday that it has been training its own AI on many users' da.....»»
iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed
iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 are finally out for public consumption. Benjamin and Chance go through some of their favorite features from this OS cycle, and initial impressions on how the changes are being received. Plus, they react t.....»»
iOS 18.1 public beta with Apple Intelligence released ahead of iPhone 16 debut
Ahead of the iPhone 16 release this Friday, Apple just made iOS 18.1 public beta available. With that, if you have the latest and greatest … The post iOS 18.1 public beta with Apple Intelligence released ahead of iPhone 16 debut appeared first.....»»
Public beta 1 arrives for iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, more
Today Apple has released public beta 1 for its next big OS updates. iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more can now be installed by a wide array of new users. And if you’re running an M1 device or later, that means you get Apple Intelligence supp.....»»
iOS 18.1 public beta 1 now available with Apple Intelligence features
Today Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 18.1, the forthcoming software update that will bring Apple Intelligence features to compatible devices. Here are all the new features to expect. more….....»»
Editorial: Elon Musk plays politics at Tesla"s risk
Most auto executives maintain strict boundaries in public settings, and the box is there for a good reason......»»
The Lepro TB1 AI table lamp uses an LLM to take smart lighting to new places
The Lepro TB1 AI table lamp is a unique smart lighting solution that relies on an LLM or large language model to control the dynamic lighting. Learn more here......»»
Advances in hydrogen research: More efficient isotope separation in sight
The lightest of all elements, hydrogen, is in great demand due to its promising role as a sustainable resource in the energy transition. A team from Leipzig University and TU Dresden, as part of the Hydrogen Isotopes 1,2,3H Research Training Group, h.....»»
Plant pathogen battle: A tomato protein"s dual role in defense and susceptibility
Tomatoes, a staple crop worldwide, are increasingly threatened by biotic stressors such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria, with the effects worsening under climate change. These challenges lead to reduced yields and compromised nutritional quality, hig.....»»
China says carrier accused of entering Japanese waters was on routine training
China says carrier accused of entering Japanese waters was on routine training.....»»